Shane Lowry Records Hole-in-One on Sixth Hole During Third Round of 2026 Masters
Shane Lowry achieved a hole-in-one on the par-3 sixth hole at Augusta National during the third round of the 2026 Masters. This marks the seventh such occurrence on that hole in tournament history and the first time a player has multiple holes-in-one in Masters career. The event took place on Saturday in Augusta, Georgia.
Professional Golfers' Association (Great Britain and Ireland) / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0)Context The sixth hole at Augusta National is a par-3.
Previous hole-in-ones on this hole date back to the tournament's early editions.
Progress The 2026 Masters is the 90th edition of the event, held annually since 1934.
Day three featured moving day, where players typically position themselves for the final round on Sunday.
At the time of the shot, a player was competing in the third round, with the tournament leaderboard showing them in contention among the field of 89 players who started the event.
This weekend's ace on the sixth solidified a unique place in tournament annals.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
4 events- Apr 11, 2026 — Third Round
Shane Lowry made a hole-in-one on the par-3 sixth hole at Augusta National.
3 sourcesnypost.com · bbc.co.uk · @TheAthletic - Apr 11, 2026 — Morning
Third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament began at Augusta National Golf Club.
2 sourcesbbc.co.uk · @TheAthletic - 2017 — Masters Tournament
Shane Lowry recorded his first hole-in-one at the Masters on the third hole.
1 sourcebbc.co.uk - 1934 — Inaugural Event
The Masters Tournament was first held at Augusta National, establishing the sixth hole's par-3 layout.
1 sourcebbc.co.uk
Potential Impact
- 01
Media coverage of the 2026 Masters focuses more on historical firsts.
- 02
Lowry gains momentum entering the final round on Sunday.
- 03
Tournament officials update historical records to include Lowry's achievement.
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Crowd attendance at Augusta National increases following the highlight moment.
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